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Authorize an amendment to a contract for strategic communications support and community outreach services for the redevelopment and expansion project for the Austin Convention Center with Eis Design Inc. dba Eis Design, in the amount of $540,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,740,000. Funding: $540,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Convention Center. Funding for this amendment is included in the overall project budget of the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment and Expansion Project.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Client Department(s)
Austin Convention Center.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Convention Center.
Procurement Language:
Contract Amendment.
MBE/WBE:
This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities.
Prior Council Action:
January 18, 2024 - Council approved a contract for marketing support services with Eis Design Inc. dba Eis Design.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
This contract provides strategic communications and community engagement for the Austin Convention Center (ACC) redevelopment and expansion project, which began in spring 2025 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028. The additional authorization ensures continued public outreach and transparency throughout the project's implementation. This contract is fundamental to the overall project to ensure all stakeholders internal and external to the City are kept up to date with the most current information and status of this p...
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